Provisions of Versailles Treaty Ignored Say Report
Peria reports that an interallied military control mission in Germany finds disarmament provisions of the Versailles treaty not being carried out. The German general staff allegedly resumes prewar arms production and maintains a larger army than allowed, despite hindrances to mission work. The findings may force the ambassadors to choose between civilianizing control or backing France’s push to transfer military oversight to the League.
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Peria
Germany
France
Council of Ambassadors
League of Nations
Saskatchewan Co operative Elevator Company Directors
F G Squirrel reports no evidence of attempts to influence shareholders for director appointments at the Saskatchewan Co operative Elevator Company annual meeting. The committee found delegates were approached after appointment to gain support and ample evidence of cooperation with the wheat pool.
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Regina
Saskatchewan Cooperative Elevator Company
F. G. Squirrel
Field Service Department
Dirctorate
Saskatchewan to Sell Lignite Plant at Bienfait
Hon. J. G. Gardiner told the Saskatchewan Legislature that the lignite briquetting plant at Bienfait may be sold before the current session ends. He said negotiations with a private company have reached the stage of a formal agreement to be sent to the Dominion and Manitoba Governments and expressed optimism for a satisfactory outcome.
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Regina
Bienfait
J. G. Gardiner
Bureau of Labor and Industries
Saskatcehwan
Gardiner
Dominion
Manitoba
New Tariff On Steamships Montreal
A tariff increase on trans Atlantic passenger rates for first cabin second class and third class travel was implemented December 15 by local steamship lines. The rise, adopted by all lines, applies at Atlantic ports in Canada and the United States amid higher operating costs and reduced revenue from restricted immigration.
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Montreal
trans-Atlantic Lines
Canada
United States
Peter Veregin Jr Elected Spiritual Temporal Leader
Peter Veregin Jr was elected at his father’s grave as both spiritual and temporal head of the Doukhobors by thousands of voting members at a meeting in Nelson British Columbia.
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Peter Veregin, Jr
Nelson
B.C
Peter Veregin
Admiral Jellicoe Retires on Sixty Fifth Birthday
The Admiralty announced Admiral Lord Jellicoe's retirement effective December 5 on his sixty fifth birthday.
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Lenden
Admiralty
Lord Jellicoe
First Beam Station Chosen in British Empire
The site for the empire’s first beam station has been selected near Dorchester in Dorsetshire county. The facility marks a milestone in communications infrastructure within the realm.
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London
Dorchester
Dorsetshire County
U S Navy Plans Build Up To Compete With Britain
Washington reports a five to three superiority goal over Japan under the Washington treaty. Secretary of War Wilbur advised the House naval subcommittee on appropriations that a rounded program is proposed by the general board. It includes light cruisers of the 10 000 ton type fleet submarines destroyer leaders and other auxiliary craft not limited by the treaty.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
Japan
Wilbur
House Subcommittee On
Naval Appropriations
General Board
Saskatchewan Liquor Bill Defended in Saskatchewan House
Premier Dunning vigorously defended the government liquor bill in the legislature. He argued government control has long existed in Western Canada and that private gains from liquor drive threaten free institutions. He cautioned moderates not to swing the pendulum too far as prohibitionists once did.
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Dunning
Regina
Western
Canada
Saskatchewan
Anti Oriental Bill Promised in British Columbia
Mrs. Mary Ellen Smith Liberal Vancouver introduced a new bill to bar Orientals and white women from working together in homesProvince law follows Janet Smith case and built on last year's Women’s Girls’ Protection Act. Scottish societies pressed for passage with representatives in town for days.
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Victoria
B.C
Mary Ellen Smith
Vancouver
Germany builds cruiser Kiel nearing completion
Germany's first postwar man of war is nearing completion at Kiel. The unnamed 6,000 ton small cruiser, designated A, will launch in spring with 29 knot speed and eight 15 cm guns amidships, powered by oil and coal. Versailles limits apply to ships of the line small cruisers destroyers and torpedo boats.
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Kiel
Germany
Unnecessary Scrapping Of Ships
William B. Shearer, naval expert, told the National Security League directors at the Bankers' Club that the United States has shown sentimental hysteria over scrapping naval arms. He argued the U S is lagging Britain under the 5-3-1 ratio instead of a parity in the 5-5-3 treaty era.
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New York
William B. Shearer
National Security League
Bankers’ Club
United States
Great Britain
Britain Will Tie War Debts to Equal Payments
In the House of Commons Winston Churchill the chancellor of the exchequer said Britain must insist that any payments by European creditors to the United States be accompanied by proportionate payments to Britain. He referred to Franco American debt talks and asserted the government’s readiness to link settlements with reciprocal obligations.
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London
Winston Churchill
House of Commons
Great Britain
Europe
United States
Chamberlain says Egypt talks to wait in League meeting
Rome reports Austen Chamberlain stating no discussion of the Anglo Egyptian issue at the League of Nations council. He cites covenant limits and world peace as reasons and notes Britain will base Sudan obligations on protecting British rights and global interests. He praises reception by the Pope and notes talks with Herriot and Mussolini met expectations.
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Rome
Council
League of Nations
Austen Chamberlain
Egypt
Mr. Chamberlain
Great Britain
Sudan
Chamberlain
League
Herriot
Paris
Mussolini
Optimistic View Of Sheep Industry In Western Canada
H H Arkell federal livestock commissioner expresses optimism for sheep farming as wool and mutton prices stay high. He urges more farmers, especially in the West, to include flocks in their livestock and highlights the sector's promising future.
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Winnipeg
H. H. Arkell
Saskatchewan Resources Province to Fight for Return of Birthright
Saskatchewan's legislature will press for a transfer of Dominion natural resources to the province. W H McKinnon of Wadena gave notice to move a resolution urging Canada to arrange the immediate transfer of the public domain within provincial limits.
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Regina
Saskatchewan
H. McKinnon
Wadena
Canada
Diplomats Consider Pekin Note on Treaties
The diplomatic corps weighs sending a note to China warning the de facto Pekin government that any permanent regime must honor existing treaties or face withholding of de jure recognition.
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Pekin
China
Millerand Urges Entente to Preserve European Peace
Former French President Millerand says a close entente among Great Britain Belgium and France is needed to keep peace in Europe as Germany remains impenitent.
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Brussels
Millerand
France
Great Britain
Belgium
Europe
Germany
May Form A Coarse Grain Pool In Manitoba
Preparations to form a coarse grain pool for oats barley rye and flax will be discussed at a meeting of Manitoba pool directors and members. The board resolves in favor of cooperative marketing and aims to start with the 1925 crop.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba Wheat Pool
Manitoba Pool
Board of Directors
Opening of Parliament Shifts to February Start
Ottawa reports the 1925 opening of Parliament may occur in late January or early February with January 29 or February 2 as likely dates. Cabinet delays on estimates push the start from February 28 of last year, and King hinted work would begin in February. Parliament is summoned in the Canada Gazette one month prior.
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Ottawa
King
Canada Gazette
Australian Pact Not Yet Ratified
Ottawa reports that ratification of the Canadian Australian trade treaty will not occur in Canada until the Dominion Parliament formally adopts the treaty in toto. Much of it is already accepted, with minor tariff changes awaiting assent, and Australia desires full ratification when Parliament meets early next year.
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Ottawa
Canada
Dominion
Toto
Commonwealth
Egyptian Premier Sees No Pessimism Amid Talks
Premier Ziwar Pasha told Italian reporters the Egyptian situation should not be viewed with gloom. He said negotiations between Britain and Egypt on protecting foreign interests were advancing, expressing hope for a normal course soon. He noted signs of Britain’s goodwill and Fuad’s appointment of Sir Geoffrey Archer as Sudan governor general, signaling respect for Anglo Egyptian ties.
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Cairo
Ziwar Pasha
Fuad
Geoffrey Archer
Sudan
Drastic Rule For B C Motorists
Victoria reports drastic changes to the Motor Vehicles Act aiming at street safety. The Legislature removes speed limit references and requires motorists to drive to avoid public menace. Every driver must have a license and a third conviction under the act will suspend or cancel the license.
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Victoria
German Ambassador to United States Named
Baron Ago Von Maltzen is reported accepted by Washington as the new German ambassador to the United States succeeding Dr Otto Wiedfeldt, signaling a formal appointment to Berlin.
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U.S. Berlin
Baron Ago von Maltzen
Washington
United States
Otto Wiedfeldt
Invited Prince To Visit South America
The Prince of Wales may visit Argentina next year in response to an invitation from President De Alvear, tied to the centennial of the first amity and commerce treaty. The program may include ranches and polo pony breeding centers with possible stops in Uruguay and Chile.
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Buenos Aires
Prince of Wales
de Alvear
London
Uruguay
Chile
B C Liquor Ruling Ends Jail for First Offence
British Columbia amends the Liquor Act to remove compulsory jail terms for first liquor offences. Fines of 500 to 1000 dollars apply with an option of six to twelve months in prison. second offences carry 12 to 21 months. Mothers pensions funded from liquor profits. distributions to municipalities, hospitals, and schools tied to population.
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Victoria
B.C
British Columbia
Manson
Opposition to gambling devices at exhibitions debated
A delegation led by J. G. Shearer protested a proposed Canadian Exhibitions Association amendment that would allow wheels of fortune at fairs. Premier King said opposition representations would be fully considered when the amendment reaches the cabinet.
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Ottawa
J. G. Shearer
Social Service Council of Canada
Canadian Exhibitions Association
Wheels of Fortune
W. R. Motherwell
King
Irish Hope for Settlement of Boundary Issue
Newry prints Christmas messages from leaders on the Armagh Down boundary query. Cosgrave states peace gains as the issue moves to a formal, legal examination. Archbishop O Donnell and Bishop Darcy urge direct government talks and agreement to end the North South boundary dispute.
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Belfast
Newry
Armagh-Down
William T. Cosgrave
Free State Cabinet
O'Donnell
Cardinal Logue
8. D. Darcy
Anglican Church In
Ireland
Britain’s Food Bill Showcases Large Household Spending
A royal commission on food prices convened chaired by Sir Auckland Geddes heard that nearly 60 percent of Great Britain’s total expenditure goes to food. The witness quoted that the annual value of food reaching consumers ranges from 1.25 to 1.4 billion pounds, and Geddes said the panel will study trades individually with interim reports possible soon.
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London
Great Britain
Royal Commission On
Auckland Geddes
Geddes
Wembley Exhibition closes and relieves servant shortage
The British Empire Exhibition at Wembley closed after serving as a miniature empire since May. It drew 17,403,119 visitors and, temporarily, released about 3,000 waitresses from London work as many found little city restaurant employment and were sent to private homes.
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London
Wembley
Egyptian Education Notice Warns Parents of Student Conduct
The ministry of education warns parents they are responsible for their childrens conduct. Students absent without leave may be dismissed. Meetings in schools are forbidden and pupils must not publish notices of meetings. Headmasters are ordered to take vigorous action against infringements.
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Cairo
Ministry of Education
Government to re establish Canadian veterans in civil life
T S Church moves in Parliament to repatriate and re establish in civil life Canadian expeditionary force veterans now living in the United States. North Toronto MP gives notice to debate in next session seeking immediate government action.
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U.S. Toronto
Canada
House of Commons
T. S. Church
North Toronto
Canadian Expeditionary Force
United States
Roosevelt Possible Lead in White Indian Expedition
Prescott Ont report notes Richard Marsh and his band of white Indians discuss Col Theodore Roosevelt possibly joining the second expedition into Darien Panama early in 1925 to further investigate the origin of the white Indians.
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Prescott
Ont
Richard ©. Marsh
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Darien
Panama
U S to be Represented at Geneva Arms Conference
The United States confirms it will be represented at the proposed arms traffic conference in Geneva set for April or May 1925. The assurance comes in a State Department reply to League of Nations invitations received by the secretariat.
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Geneva
United States
League of Nations
United States Department of State
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South America
U.S
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